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Bengo Books

Although it deals primarily with
the ‘Euro’ Self Bengalese from overseas, this book provides excellent
basic information essential for both the beginner and experienced
breeder. It is also the ‘Breeders’ Choice’ of book on this species in
Australia (and around the world) and will help even the most experienced
breeders and exhibitors to continue to develop and further understand
some of the finer points of breeding and exhibiting Bengalese Finches.The information and content
generally applies equally to our Australian Bengalese Finch. Elements
covered in the book include the general description, colour and feather
structure of the bird, mutation inheritance, husbandry, breeding,
preparation for show and the history and origins of the Bengalese. The normally complicated genetics
of the Bengalese Finch are dealt with in a pictorial way that is simple
and easy to understand, and the book goes into exhaustive detail about
all of the individual Bengalese Finch mutations, including some of the
more recent colours such as the Grey series, Clearwings and Dilutes.
These are illustrated by 50 wonderfully presented glossy colour
photographs throughout the 142 pages of the book.The amount of detail in The Bengalese Finch is exceptional.The Bengalese is a well-respected publication preferred by Australian and overseas enthusiasts.

The book Munias and Mannikins by Robin Restall is an excellent book for those interested in the finches of the Lonchura family and is a comprehensive detailed study of these birds. There is some great information regarding the Bengalese and its origins relating to the White Rumped Munia. You can buy the book on Amazon.com and here is a customer review from the site....

"This is a first class effort to arrange all the finches commonly known as Munias and Mannikins. The text is very well researched and the information contained is well written and easily understood. The crowning glory of this book is the paintings of all the known Munias and Mannikins, including the subspecies. The author has studied the majority of the described birds in their native habitiat and can, therefore speak with authority on some of the fascinating habits of these wonderful little birds. This book is worth the price, for the paintings and drawings alone. I feel certain that this fine book will become a classic reference for this group of finches for many years to come." Amazon Customer